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Torry Tanner seeking UCP nomination in Lethbridge-West
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The first candidates hoping to run for the United Conservative Party (UCP) in Lethbridge-West are officially announcing their bids for nomination.Torry Tanner and Rick Dempsey say the...
Feb 16, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps will sport a new look this MLS season
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps will have a new look and a new sponsor when they open the Major League Soccer season later this month. The team unveiled its 2023 "Bloodlines" jersey on Thursday, s...
Feb 16, 2023
Famed Rideau Canal Skateway to remain closed as warm weather persists
OTTAWA - The world's largest skating rink in 2023 may have to rebrand itself as persistently warm winter weather continues to keep skaters away. The National Capital Commission says the Rideau Canal S...
Feb 16, 2023
Toronto Six named co-host of Premier Hockey Federation semifinals
Toronto's Mattamy Athletic Centre will co-host the semifinals of the Premier Hockey Federation's Isobel Cup next month. The PHF announced Thursday that Toronto and Boston would each host a best-of-thr...
Feb 16, 2023
Liberals introduce 'Milgaard's Law' to create review process for wrongful convictions
OTTAWA - New legislation introduced in the House of Commons today would make it easier and faster for people who may have been wrongfully convicted to have their cases reviewed. The bill is dubbed "Da...
Feb 16, 2023
Olivia and Noah listed as top baby names in Alberta for 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The top baby names in Alberta for 2022 have been unveiled.Olivia is the most popular name for baby girls born in Alberta last year. The name has held the top spot since 2013. Meanwhil...
Feb 16, 2023
Parts of Georgia grand jury's Trump report released
ATLANTA (AP) - Parts of a report by a special grand jury that investigated whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Ge...
Feb 16, 2023
Michigan State University shooter had 2 guns: police
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The man who shot eight students at Michigan State University, killing three, had two handguns that were purchased legally but not registered, police said Thursday. The 9 mm ...
Feb 16, 2023
Joly ends Ukraine visit pledging support for war-crime tribunal, cash to local groups
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly has ended a two-day visit to Ukraine where she met with senior officials to assess Canada's response to Russia's invasion. Ottawa tried to keep the visit ...
Feb 16, 2023
Olympic champion weightlifter Christine Girard named Pan Am Games chef de mission
MONTREAL - Olympic champion weightlifter Christine Girard has been named Canada's chef de mission for the Pan American Games in Chile later this year. The 38-year-old from Rouyn-Noranda, Que., will le...
Feb 16, 2023